abhalten
[ˈʔaphaltn̩] verb B2- to keep off, away, or out; to hold off
- to stop (someone from doing something); to block; to hold back or up
- to hold (a service, ceremony, etc.)
- to hold (a child while it relieves itself)
- to change the direction from
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- abhalten
- Present (er)
- hält ab
- Präteritum (er)
- hielt ab
- Perfekt (er)
- hat abgehalten
- Infinitive with zu
- abzuhalten
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
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